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A4 BAO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,351 mi
Last recorded38,351 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 38,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 38,004 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 37,827 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 37,658 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 37,341 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 37,062 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 37,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid pipe from brake caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f swivel hub seal has slight seepage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight seepage from component body (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,095 miles

Nearside Front swivel wet

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 36,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel wet

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 35,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal emitting grease, no play felt in joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,631 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,532 miles

Front NS and Os Front tyres cracking due to age.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 29,529 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to brake pipe corrosion (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front NS and Os Front tyres cracking due to age.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf swivel leaking slightly

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 28 Oct 2013 22,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,820 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A4 BAO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 BAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 BAO registered?

A4 BAO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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